Up next for the Lakers: at Denver on Friday

The Nuggets have handily defeated L.A. in two previous meetings this season.

Lakers power forward Pau Gasol works in the post against Nuggets power forward… (David Zalubowski / Associated…)

When: 6 PST.

Where: Pepsi Center.

On the air: TV: TWC SportsNet, TWC Deportes; Radio: 710, 1330.

Records: Lakers 21-41, Nuggets 26-34.

Record vs. Nuggets: 0-2.

Update: The Nuggets had little trouble in two earlier games with the Lakers, winning at Staples Center in January, 137-115, and also in Denver in November, 111-99. The Nuggets have struggled lately, breaking a six-game losing streak with a 115-110 victory Wednesday over Dallas.